Tuesday, September 27, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
The Fall season is upon us and bringing all its glorious colors and textures with us. What’s the best way to honor the season of change you ask? By updating our homes to add the beauty and warmth the season brings! While many of us will cherish the bold hues of orange, red, and gold, this year the natural hues and textures are taking center stage. Still adding their coziness but keeping it subdued in boldness with a light organic feel and incorporating lots of interesting shapes and luxurious textures throughout the home. Here’s what the designers have chosen as their top picks this year.
Colors: Warm neutrals and earthy tones are where its at! Cinnamon, sand, terra cotta, oatmeal, muted greens, and the like are making their way into each room of the house. And the great thing is these muted tones work well with every style of interior.
Natural Woods: While always in style, natural woods are a compliment to every décor and can be used in a variety of ways. Wheth; ...
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
Are you ready to celebrate a Lowcountry Octoberfest…Port Royal style? It’s happening on September 24th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Paris Ave. This free event is a local favorite and has all the German-inspired things you’d expect from a good ole fashioned Octoberfest.
They will feature local chefs, restaurants, and food trucks serving up some creative and inspired German food with an abundance and great variety of craft and imported beers- domestic too to wash it all down.
Loads of entertainment will be on hand as well. The Rhinelanders will provide live music with their German drinking songs and music and ballroom dance tunes. Sure to be a showstopper! Also playing with be a local favorite, The Broke Locals!!
The Beaufort Classic Car & Truck Club will be hosting a classic car show which is always fun to peruse & a live auction. There will be a Kid's Zone for the little ones to enjoy and an Artisan Craft Fair showcasing all our local Lowcountry artisan ...
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
While Beaufort is a long way from Hollywood and the crazy, hectic, and chaotic life of Los Angeles, the stars and producers of Hollywood do love the serene and gorgeous lifestyle we get to live here in the Lowcountry! Dating back to the 70’s Beaufort has a fantastic reputation with Hollywood and its stars, so much so that many of its actors have chosen to make Beaufort their home over the years after filming had come to an end. Let’s explore some of the films that have been created here.
2019- Stars Fell on Alabama
The feel-good romantic comedy starring James Maslow and Ciara Hanna was directed by a frequent visitor & sometime resident of Beaufort, VW Scheich. With gorgeous scenes from Beaufort showcased throughout the movie, residents would recognize Downtown Beaufort & Bay Street, Beaufort and Bluffton High Schools, parts of Port Royal, the Beaufort Inn, and indoor Tabby Garden.
1998- Forces of Nature
Starring a few movie giants, Blythe Danner, Sandra; ...
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
When purchasing a home, you will normally have a home appraisal done to ensure the sale price of the home matches the home’s value. This will entail having a professional home appraisal done. But what does that mean? What does an appraiser look for when going through the home you are looking to purchase? We’ll outline that for you here and show you why it’s always an important part of the home buying process.
The appraiser is going to be comparing your home to other homes in the area, so they will be looking at the size and overall condition of your home in their analysis. If you own a 3-bedroom home in Beaufort, they’ll be comparing your home to other comparable 3-bedroom homes in Beaufort in the neighborhood, your home’s physical condition, square footage, zoning, and other factors that cannot be changed.
Your Home’s General Condition:
The appraiser is going to evaluate the physical aspects of your home. This includes materials; ...
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
Labor Day weekend usually marks the official end to summer, even though Fall doesn’t officially start until September 22nd this year. A long weekend is a perfect time to spend enjoying the gorgeous beauty that surrounds us year-round in the Lowcountry. Family time is precious, especially now with the kids back in school, so let’s check out all the great outdoor things to do in the area.
With an abundance of incredible waterways, boating, sailing, fishing and fun is always close at hand. If you own your boat, then get ready to set out for a day of fun. Pack those coolers, sunscreen, floats, skis, rods and reels, and more to enjoy the day. If not, don’t fret, there are lots of options for you to explore.
Book a Fishing Charter! With knowledgeable guides and well-provisioned and comfortable vessels, these charters are the best in the business. You’ll have an awesome experience and a day of fun! Check out what the best in Beaufort has to offer here. Fishing Char; ...
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